I compared the two, and BJ is a pure fighter, GSP is a pure athlete who fights in MMA. I have said and will say again, I think GSP is very good, I think BJ is better. No I haven't watched a fight preview on Spike for this fight. Don't try and put words in my mouth.

I didn't try to put words in your mouth.:shrug: A guy in Penn's camp said the exact same thing so I thought you must have watched it. I don't agree with your (or his) assessment of GSP but it's just a matter of opinion.

Sure, I'd concede that St. Pierre probably has the edge in conditioning, and can outlast Penn in the gym. He looks more like a fighter.

But we have all seen fighters that do not have the six pack abs, traps, lats, and waxed their bodies to look like A&F models destroy dudes that are physical specimens (see Heath Herring v. Cheick Kongo, or Tim Sylvia v. Andrei Orlovsky).

BJ Penn is a tough son of a bitch, and he doesn't get intimidated; GSP's breakdance moves and nut-hugging spandex don't mean sh*t to him. Having said that, I still think GSP wins the fight by decision-- and that is hard to write.

I agree. There are many guys that look like they are good fighters and are not. My point is that GSP is not one of those guys. He may look like an athlete but he is definitely a fighter.

with a chin that sure is suspect

also i havent seen the show but on another site they were laughing about penn's comment to gsp's trainer to after the fight go home, take off your shoes, lay down on the bed, take 20-30 minutes and GO **** YOURSELFROFL

Anyone know when Brock and Mir will fight?

They were trying to set it up for May the last I heard, but nothing is signed yet.

St. Pierre is favored and for good reason.

http://mmafighting.com/news/2009/01/...2-betting-odds

GOOD REASON being that he fights at that weight all the time?

This is going to be a brutal fight.

BJ's just to talented... GSP is just so athletic and well rounded.

In the end? I'm going to say same old BJ Penn. He'll come out strong but will fade as the match goes.

In the end, GSP is bigger, stronger & more athletic. So I'm saying GSP in round 2 or 3.

I cant wait for that fight. Brock's a lot better than he was the first time they fought. Though Mir's a submission specialist. Brock just needs to sit on him and ground n pound.

Mir's game is evolving. He is one of the few ground/submission specialists who have added a truly dangerous standup game to compliment his skills. Brock is big and super powerful. I think if Mir can stay on his feet he can win. If he can keep Brock from passing his guard he could also win. Good fight either way.

if rumors are true about affliction folding maybe we will see fedor v brock sooner rather than later. i coulod actually see the ufc putting fedor against brock ahead of brock v mir

Yep. Mir kind of shot himself in the foot with all his trash talk. If I was Lesnar I would try to break his face. I think the best heavyweight Bar none is still Fedor, he would destroy either one of them.